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Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr. Mike takes us back to the Book of Genesis, the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, and the Book of Exodus, the story of Moses and Pharaoh. He emphasizes that the point of freedom in life is to be led to the freedom to worship God and that it matters to God that we freely choose to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1356-1361.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Fr. Mike continues to emphasize Hezekiah's faithfulness as he turns to God in prayer in the midst of battle, and reinstitutes the Passover feast. Today we read 2 Kings 19, 2 Chronicles 30, and Psalm 143.

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What is the Catholic sense of America, and how should Catholics understand the nation’s history, heritage, and future? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, the conversation explores American identity through a Catholic lens, including the experience of encountering American heritage for the first time, whether God is finished with America, and how Catholics should evaluate classical liberalism. The episode also reflects on the American perspective of the world and what faith can contribute to a more truthful and hopeful vision of the country.

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Segment 1: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (2 segments)

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus promises that we will find rest in Him, for His yoke is easy and His burden is light. We unpack the Sunday readings with Rob Corzine.

Segment 2: The Greatest Political Experiment in History (2 segments)

The founding of the United States was the greatest political experiment in history. The Founding Fathers stood on the shoulders of the geniuses that came before them, drawing on the wisdom of philosophers, historians, political thinkers and theologians to create the framework of the nation. Dylan Pahman joins us looking at the Christian roots of American liberty.

Segment 1: The Covenantal View of the Founding Fathers

The American experiment was, at its root, a bold political covenant—a sacred pledge under God, in view of posterity, that a free people, guided by divine law, could govern themselves according to justice and truth. Marcus has more in this commentary.

Segment 2: American History for Kids (2 segments)

Tara Ross has written two new books about the American founding and the Constitution that explain these amazing events at a level kids can understand, but with an extraordinary level of detail. She joins us.

Segment 3: A Warning – and a Promise – for the Semiquincentennial

As Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of the nation, we should take heed – for historians have observed many great civilizations begin to decline about two and a half centuries after their rise to power. Marcus reflects on how we can celebrate the nation’s birthday and have hope for its future.